Fayoum Oasis Safari 4×4 Wadi El Rayan & Valley of the whales
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Fayoum Oasis Safari 4×4 Wadi El Rayan & Valley of the whales
Duration
11 h
Language
arabe, anglais, espagnol
Guidance
Guide
Group
Private activity
Booking
Instant confirmation
Lead time
Book up to 1 day before departure
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tickets
One per booking
Cancellation
Free cancellation available
Overview
Tourists choose El Fayoum for its unique blend of nature, history, and outdoor adventure, just 1.5–2 hours from Cairo. It's home to Wadi El-Rayan with Egypt’s only waterfalls, the color-changing Magic Lake, and the UNESCO-listed Wadi El-Hitan, known for ancient whale fossils. Visitors enjoy activities like sandboarding, desert camping, hiking, and exploring ancient ruins—all in a peaceful, scenic desert environment.
What's included
- ✓Safari Car 4 × 4
- ✓Sand boarding
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓All Taxes and Fees
- ✓Private Guide
Not included
- ✕Tipping
- ✕Any Optional Not mentioned in itenrary
- ✕Entry Fees
Available options
Choose your option when you book.
Fayoum Oasis Safari 4×4 Wadi El Rayan & Valley of the whales
from 94,50 $USPickup included
Itinerary
Fayoum Oasis
Location: About 90 kilometers (about 2 hours) southwest of Cairo. It’s not a desert oasis fed by underground water like Siwa. Fayoum is connected to the Nile River via the Bahr Yussef canal, making it Egypt's largest cultivated oasis.
· 2 hVallée des Baleines
Wadi El-Hitan (Valley of the Whales) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Egypt’s Western Desert. It’s famous for 40-million-year-old whale fossils that show how whales evolved from land animals to sea creatures. Visitors can see complete skeletons and ancient sea life and enjoy the unique desert landscape.
· 4 h· Admission not includedMagic Lake is a scenic lake in Wadi El-Rayan, Fayoum. It's famous for changing colors with sunlight and is a popular spot for swimming, sandboarding, and enjoying desert views.
· 1 hWadi El-Rayan
Wadi El-Rayan is a beautiful natural reserve in the Fayoum Desert, southwest of Cairo. It’s known for its two man-made lakes connected by Egypt’s only waterfalls, vast sand dunes, and Magic Lake, which changes color with the sunlight. The area also has natural sulfur springs and is home to rare wildlife like the slender-horned gazelle. It’s a favorite spot for sandboarding, swimming, camping, and eco-tourism.
· 1 h· Admission not includedLe Caire
You will take around 2.5 hrs to back to cairo
· 2 h
Pickup
Pickup included.
Pickup points: Hotel (1883 stops served).
Pickup about 10 min before departure.
You can specify your pickup location when booking.
Just send me your location and I will meet you up there
How to use your ticket
What to know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The time remaining allocated for time travel
Travelers
1 traveler(s) minimum · 15 maximum per booking.
At least one adult required per booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- From 1 days before : 100% refunded
- From 0 days before : 0% refunded
Reviews
Product code: 5535640P4
Activity offered by Mego Tours via Viator.